The Bucs got a big win against the visiting Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, but linebacker Lavonte David drew a big fine in the season opener. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, David was fined $12,875 for taking off his helmet on the field and slamming it after almost picking off a Dak Prescott pass in the first half. David wasn’t flagged on the play, but the NFL office reviewed the play and issued a fine.
#Bucs LB Lavonte David was fined $12,875 for unsportsmanlike conduct, taking off his helmet and slamming it after a near-interception in the opener against the #Cowboys. No flag was thrown.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 18, 2021
Had David not broken up the pass, it looked like safety Mike Edwards was going to pick it off near the goal line. David led the Bucs with 11 tackles in Week 1.
Scott Reynolds is in his 30th year of covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the vice president, publisher and senior Bucs beat writer for PewterReport.com. Author of the popular SR's Fab 5 column on Fridays, Reynolds oversees web development and forges marketing partnerships for PewterReport.com in addition to his editorial duties. A graduate of Kansas State University in 1995, Reynolds spent six years giving back to the community as the defensive coordinator/defensive line coach for his sons' Pop Warner team, the South Pasco Predators. Reynolds can be reached at: [email protected]
